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Andrew McCutchen earns early rest in blowout
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(3:14 pm ET) With the Pirates up big and a wet outfield, Pittsburgh opted to pull outfielder Andrew McCutchen from center field in the fifth inning of their game against the Mets Saturday.

McCutchen went 1 for 2 with a walk, an RBI and two runs scored in the game. He exited with the Pirates leading 9-0, and it does not appear as if there is any sort of injury to be concerned about.

McCutchen is batting .410 over the last 10 games, with two home runs, seven RBI and seven runs.  


Matt Kemp experiencing power outage
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(2:59 pm ET) Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp has been hitting the ball better recently, but he is still searching for his dormant power stroke.

Kemp enters play Saturday against Miami with a nine-game hitting streak intact, raising his batting average to .271. Unfortunately for him, he has just two extra-base hits, both doubles, in the course of his streak.

Kemp has just one home run and this is not a new trend. Kemp has just 12 home runs in 107 games over the last calendar year; he hit 12 in April alone in 2012. 


Shelby Miller threw one for the ages
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(2:44 pm ET) For a franchise that has never had a perfect game, Shelby Miller's start Friday was about as close as they have ever come. And at least by one metric, his one-hit complete game Friday was the best outing in Cardinals history.

Miller's 98 game score, a stat sabermetrician Bill James came up with to quantify pitcher performance in a given outing, is the highest in franchise history in a nine-inning game according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Manager Mike Matheny said he received a number of phone calls about Miller's start, praising his 22-year-old's masterpiece.

"That was something many of us may never see. Very, very impressive," Matheny said. "The more you think about it the more you respect what he pulled off. That was almost like a no-hitter."

Miller struck out 13 batters and walked none, while retiring 27 straight batters after allowing a leadoff single.


Jose Molina not in lineup
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(2:34 pm ET) The Rays started Jose Lobaton behind the plate Saturday against the Padres, meaning Jose Molina missed another start.

Molina is still be day to day with a bruised right knee. Molina, who is batting .167, hasn't recorded a hit since April 26.

Desmond Jennings sits Saturday
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(2:32 pm ET) Rays outfielder Desmond Jennings could not return to the starting lineup Saturday against San Diego. Jennings has a groin injury and is day to day. 

Manager Joe Maddon indicated Friday that Jennings would miss Saturday's game after he sat out Friday against the Padres, the Tampa Tribune reported. 


Carlos Villanueva, Scott Feldman at risk of demotion
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(2:24 pm ET) With Matt Garza pitching at Triple-A Iowa and seemingly nearing a return from the disabled list, the Cubs have decisions to make in the rotation. According to the Chicago Tribune, Edwin Jackson, Travis Wood and Jeff Samardzija are not at risk of being sent to the bullpen upon Garza's return.

That leaves Scott Feldman and Carlos Villanueva as the two candidates for demotion when Garza re-joins the rotation. Both pitchers have been among the team's best, with Villanueva sporting a 3.02 ERA and Feldman down at 2.70.

At this point, it is not clear how many more minor-league rehab starts Garza is expected to throw.  

"Like I said, we'll cross that bridge when we get to it," Cubs manager Dale Sveum told the Tribune. "It's a nice problem to have, but it's getting closer to that date and it's not a cut-and-dried situation." 


David Ortiz hitless in last 17 plate appearances
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(2:21 pm ET) Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz has gone 0 for 16 with a walk over his last 17 plate appearances, WEEI.com reported Saturday.

The skid coincides with a Boston Globe story about Ortiz being asked if he was using performance-enhancing drugs.

“I can’t say the story has affected him in the result of what the last three days have been,” manager John Farrell said.

Mark Kotsay returns to lineup
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(2:20 pm ET) With the Padres playing in an American League park Saturday against the Rays, Mark Kotsay will make his first appearance in the month of May as the team's designated hitter.

Kotsay has been held out since April 30 due to a back injury. He is hitting 308 (8 for 26) with two RBI, while starting just five games on the season. 


Santiago Casilla to miss weekend
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(2:17 pm ET) The Giants plan to be a man short in the bullpen through the rest of their weekend series against the Braves. Santiago Casilla is still limited by discomfort caused by a cyst in his right knee.

CSNBayArea.com reported Saturday that manager Bruce Bochy does not expect Casilla to be available until the team opens a two-game series in Toronto Tuesday.  


DL a possibility for Michael Cuddyer
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(2:13 pm ET) Rockies outfielder Michael Cuddyer was hoping he would feel better Saturday, but his neck was still sore when he woke up as he continues to deal with a disc problem. He missed his third game in a row, and it looks like he might have to go on the disabled list.

"It’s not really any better," Cuddyer told the Denver Post. "I'm going to try to be full-go today. But to be honest with you, this is kind of a make-or-break day for me. I don't think you can afford to have a guy who can’t play on the bench."

Cuddyer will attempt to swing a bat in the cage after receiving treatment Saturday, and if he cannot bring himself to play through the pain, he will likely hit the DL. 


 
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